Flood warnings have been placed on seven Midland rivers, as yet another clean-up operation began after waters rose across the region.
Homes and businesses close to rivers in Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire have been urged to take precautions and remain vigilant as rain persisted yesterday.
The Environment Agency placed a flood warning on the Blithe and Penk in Staffordshire, the Lem and Stour in Warwickshire, the Isbourne in Worcestershire, the Severn in Shropshire and the Teme, running into Herefordshire.
It also put 30 brooks and smaller rivers on flood watch across the region, which could affect low lying land and roads.
Last night agency workers were putting up flood defences at Bewdley, and people across the region built up their own makeshift dams to keep the water at bay.
Tony Conlan, a MeteoGroup UK weather forecaster, predicted most of the region would enjoy a brief respite from the wind and rain, but added "sharp summer showers" would return tomorrow.
He said: "Tuesday there will be some periods of brightness for a time before it starts to cloud over but we believe it'll be remain breezy but dry, with temperatures topping 15C (59F) which is four or five degrees below the seasonal norm.
"However by Wednesday we will see a return of sharp summer showers, but not on the same scale as the region had last week.
"There's not much regional variation over the coming days, so householders should get some respite and a chance to mop up."
